UPDATE: The race is run. I managed 55 minutes 15 seconds.

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

Lots of people do runs and ask for sponsorship. The thing is, I really don't enjoy running -- it's boring and painful and sometimes involves going out in unpleasant weather -- but I'm doing the 10KM Regency Run because Debbie's done two 10Ks already, and is developing a superiority complex.

So I urge you to make my discomfort worthwhile, by popping a few pints' worth of money to Amnesty International. Your donation might prevent some less voluntary discomfort being inflicted on someone.

If you'd prefer to donate to Oxfam, well you can do that too by visiting http://www.justgiving.com/johnhartnup_oxfam.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Amnesty International UK Section Charitable Trust will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support.